Nicknames.—"The Brickdusts" (from the facings of the 53rd). "The Old Five and Threepennies" (from its number, and the daily pay of an ensign). "The Elegant Extracts" (dissensions amongst the staff of the 85th were [circa 1811] so frequent that the Duke of York dispersed the lot, substituting officers from other corps). "The Young Bucks" (in distinction to The 16th—"The Old Bucks").
Notes.—The 1st 85th was the first Light Infantry Regiment in the service.
Bibliography.—Historical Record of The 53rd, or Shropshire Regiment of Foot. 1755-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]
Historical Records of The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment, now 1st Batt. King's (Shropshire) Light Infantry. 1755-1889. By Colonel W. Rogerson. [Devonport: Swiss. 1890.]
The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment),
COMPRISING
1st Batt. (formerly) The 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot.
2nd Batt. ( " ) The 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot; the 3rd and 4th Batts. are authorised; with Militia Batts.
5th Batt. The Royal Elthorne Militia.